MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY Myotonic dystrophy is a long-term genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. It is a part of a group of an inherited disorder called muscular dystrophy. It is the most common form of muscular dystrophy with onset in adulthood People who have this condition may be unable to relax their muscle …
FABRY’S DISEASE (FD) Fabry’s disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body including the skin, eyes, gastrointestinal system, heart, brain, kidney, and nervous. In Fabry’s disease, a certain type of fatty substance builds up in the body. It is a progressive, destructive condition and can be life-threatening. It is more …
PORPHYRIA Porphyria describes a group of disorders characterized by the build-up of porphyrin in the body, negatively affecting the skin and nervous system. Porphyrins are the main precursors of heme – the body requires porphyrins to make heme All forms of porphyria slow down the production of heme, an iron-containing pigment that is vital for …
POLIOMYELITIS Poliomyelitis is a highly contagious viral disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. Poliomyelitis also referred to as polio mostly affects children younger than 5 years old. This age group is more likely to contract the virus than any other group. In its most severe form, it causes nerve injury leading …
OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA Occupational asthma is a lung disorder in which substances found in the workplace cause the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow.This leads to attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. These substances may cause asthma in one of 3 ways: An allergic reaction (like people with allergies who …
CANDIDIASIS Candidiasis is a yeast infection brought about by the fungus candida that lives in the human body. Over 20 different candida can cause infection but the most common is the candida albicans. This fungus is present in small amounts in our body without causing any harm. They can be found in places like our …
VASCULITIS DEFINITION Vasculitis is a general term used to address a condition involving the inflammation of the blood vessel. The vascular system of the body is the blood vessels made up of the arteries and the veins. Once the vascular system is inflamed, they become weakened and thin even to the moment of entirely closing …
PARKISON’S DISEASE (PD) Parkinson’s disease is a progressive central nervous system disorder that mainly affects the motor system. The motor system is the part of the central nervous system that is involved with the movement. The condition affected 6.2 million people globally in 2015 resulting in about 117,400 deaths. The condition is more common in …
Batten Disease Batten disease is a broad class of rare and fatal genetic disorders of the nervous system. This disorder affects the body’s ability to get rid of cellular wastes like lipids, sugar, and proteins which build up in the cells, causing problems for the nervous system. It affects both children and adults who are …
CELIAC DISEASE Celiac disease is a long-term autoimmune disorder that is characterized by an inflammation in the small intestine due to an exposure to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. If you have celiac disease and eat food with gluten, your immune system responds by creating toxins that damage your villi. Villi …